One Day at a Time backdrop
One Day at a Time poster
Comedy

The Worst Episodes of One Day at a Time

Every episode of One Day at a Time ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of One Day at a Time!

The Worst Episodes of One Day at a Time

The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and new building superintendent in Indianapolis.

Seasons9

  1. Background image for The Runaways (1)
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #1 - The Runaways (1)

    S2:E1

    Julie turns to her boyfriend when she and her mother reach an impasse regarding education, employment and marriage. (Part 1 of 4)

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Runaways (2)
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #2 - The Runaways (2)

    S2:E2

    Ann is overcome by guilt after Chuck and Julie run away. (Part 2 of 4)

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Runaways (3)
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #3 - The Runaways (3)

    S2:E3

    Schneider uses CB radio to search for Julie and her boyfriend. (Part 3 of 4)

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Runaways (4)
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #4 - The Runaways (4)

    S2:E4

    Their possessions stolen, runaways Julie and her boyfriend consider calling Barbara for help. (Part 4 of 4)

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Barbara's Emergence
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Barbara's Emergence

    S2:E5

    Hoping to attract desirable males, Barbara decides to change her image.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for David's New Job (1)
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #6 - David's New Job (1)

    S2:E6

    David returns from Los Angeles with a job offer and hopes of marrying Ann. (Part 1 of 2)

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of One Day at a Time

    READ
  8. Background image for David's New Job (2)
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #7 - David's New Job (2)

    S2:E7

    As David works on Barbara and Julie, and as they pressure Ann to consider marrying David, Ann is faced with a serious decision..... she is not ready to marry again. David goes on without her.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Upholstery Ripoff
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #8 - The Upholstery Ripoff

    S2:E8

    Ann must deal with an upholstery ripoff that invades her home.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Schneider's Pride and Joy
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Schneider's Pride and Joy

    S2:E9

    Schneider touts his visiting nephew as a model gentleman, unaware that the youth is a thief.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for A Visit from Dad
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #10 - A Visit from Dad

    S2:E10

    Ann's visiting father tries to persuade her to return home.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for The Maestro
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #11 - The Maestro

    S2:E11

    Ann finds herself attracted to the piano player who has moved into the building.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Happy New Year
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Happy New Year

    S2:E12

    The girls put on a New Year's show at a retirement home.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for J.C. and Julie (1)
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #13 - J.C. and Julie (1)

    S2:E13

    Julie's religious zeal is driving Ann and Barbara crazy. First of two parts.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for J.C. and Julie (2)
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #14 - J.C. and Julie (2)

    S2:E14

    Julie applies her religious zeal to a drunken derelict, whom she found in a garbage can. Conclusion.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for The New Car
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #15 - The New Car

    S2:E15

    Ann won't allow her ex-husband to spoil Julie and Barbara with a new car.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Schneider Loves Ginny
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Schneider Loves Ginny

    S2:E16

    Schneider expects Ginny to leap at his marriage proposal.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Ginny's Child
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Ginny's Child

    S2:E17

    Ginny is always depressed after her mysterious Sunday excursions.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Julie's Operation
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Julie's Operation

    S2:E18

    With the family doctor away and Julie down with possible appendicitis, Ann accepts the services of a young resident.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for The Traveling Salesperson
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Traveling Salesperson

    S2:E19

    Ann's boss has second thoughts about a woman's ability to handle the job he just gave to Ann.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for The Butterfields
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Butterfields

    S2:E20

    Julie writes Chuck a Dear John letter, while Ann finds herself in the middle of a feud between Chuck's parents.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Barbara Plus Two
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Barbara Plus Two

    S2:E21

    Barbara accepts an invitation to a school dance, then can't turn another one down.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for The Singles Bar
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #22 - The Singles Bar

    S2:E22

    Ginny persuades Ann to go to a singles bar.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for The College Question
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #23 - The College Question

    S2:E23

    Tired from cramming for entrance exams, Julie doesn't want to go to college anymore.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama?
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #24 - The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama?

    S2:E24

    ""Barbera""and ""Julie""want to sneak out to a party on a school night.This occurs,while""Ms.Romano""is away on a business trip to Las Vegas.But the girls are fearful that their mother might find out that they're heading to the party and their beaus(Especially ""Cliff Randell"").So they try to reach their mother via a phone call.But they find out that ""Ms.Romano""didn't reach her hotel.This is one episode.Where both Ms.Philips and Ms.Bertinelli's characters show another side to their characters and to the characters'relationship.That there is a warm and caring friendship to these two young women and not an angry rivelry.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Back to School
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Back to School

    S5:E1

    Barbara has begun her college education and feels very independent, balancing school work with social activities. Meanwhile, Ann begins to feel undereducated as she hears Barbara's experiences and makes a decision to go to college. The big surprise comes when she is taking the same course as Barbara.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Runaways (1)" is the worst rated episode of "One Day at a Time". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Herbert Kenwith and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/1976. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Runaways (2)".